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Field Remedy: 1325

Subject: Immobiliser control unit - Engine does not start
Models: Engines: Option:
Astra-G 98...2000,Zafira 99...2000 All,All
Complaint:
Cause: Static charge at ignition lock.
Production: As of following VIN Antwerp, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF4815012773 Eisenach, 05.09.2000, W0L0TGF4816002293 Bochum I, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF3512019289 Ellesmere Port, 02.10.2000, W0L0TGF3518024760 Bochum I, 04.09.2000, W0L0TGF7512027351 modifications have been introduced in production.

Remedy:

Install additional ground cable.

Working Procedure:

Please note the "General Warnings and Safety Regulations" of 
unit "N" when carrying out this field remedy.

 1. Disconnect battery.
 2. Remove panelling - signal switch,

     - see working procedure "Panelling - Signal Switch, Remove
       and Install", Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.

 3. Remove signal- and wiper switch.
 4. Disconnect wiring harness plug airbag-unit driver's side.
 5. Remove cover - instrument assembly,

     - see working procedure "Cover - Instrument Assembly, Remove
       and Install" Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.

 6. Remove lock cylinder,

     - see working procedure "Lock Cylinder for Steering / 
     Ignition Lock, Remove and Install", Unit "N", Service 
     Instruction Astra-G.

 7. Remove nut from ground stud (Pic. I, 1).

Object Number: 2434878  Size: DEFAULT

 8. Remove immobiliser control unit,

     - see working procedure "Immobiliser Control Unit, Remove 
     and Install", Unit "J", Service Instruction Astra-G.

 9. Remove and open cable duct.
10. Lay ground cable (Pic. II, 2) through cable duct.

Object Number: 2434879  Size: DEFAULT

11. Lay ground cable to ground stud and install nut to ground 
    stud (Pic. III).

Object Number: 2434880  Size: DEFAULT

12. Close and install cable duct.
13. Connect wiring harness plug airbag-unit driver's side.
14. Install immobiliser control unit (Pic. IV, 3) with
    ground cable (Pic. IV, 4),

     - see working procedure "Immobiliser Control Unit, Remove 
     and Install", Unit "J", Service Instruction Astra-G.

   Note that the shining copper-side of ground-cable has 
   electrical connection with the ignition lock.
   After assembly the resistance between ignition lock and one 
   ground-point (0 Ohm) should be checked.

Object Number: 2434881  Size: DEFAULT

15. Install lock cylinder,

     - see working procedure "Lock Cylinder for Steering / 
     Ignition Lock, Remove and Install", Unit "N", Service 
     Instruction Astra-G.

16. Install cover - instrument assembly,

     - see working procedure "Cover - Instrument Assembly, Remove
       and Install" Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.

17. Install signal- and wiper switch.
18. Install panelling - signal switch,

     - See working procedure "Panelling - Signal Switch, Remove
       and Install", Unit "C", Service Instruction Astra-G.

19. Connect battery.
20. Reprogram volatile memories.

Parts:                       Part-No.:          Catalogue-No.:

Ground cable                 9201820            90 12 031

Labour Times:                TC:                Hours:

T 8 132 50   Install ground  92                 0.7 hrs.
             cable (Astra-G) 

T 8 132 51   Install ground  92                 1.1 hrs.
             cable (Zafira)

The regular warranty procedure should be used for claiming Set-up-time.

FunctionalGroup: N - Electrical Equipment
Complaint Group: 04 - Electrical failures
Trouble Code: Non

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